“Babies” beyond cuteJust on time for Mothers Day, French documentarian Thomas Balmes’ new film “Babies” or Bébé (s) opened on Friday.“Babies” follows the first year in the life of four babies: Ponijao, from Opuwo, Namibia, Africa; Bayarjargal (Bayar) from Mongolia, Asia; Mari, from Tokyo, Japan; and Hattie from San Francisco, California.In interviews, Balmes says that he was commissioned to make a “wildlife documentary” about babies. His interpretation of the assignment begins just before … [Read more...]